Australia’s largest private luxury vineyard holder, The Randall Wine Group, has been recognised internationally, receiving an Elsie award from Canada’s Liquor Control Board of Ontario for best new product launch.

The program for Future Food Systems’ annual summit, For Food’s Sake, reveals a line-up of industry experts and speakers. Explore the future of food, the role of ecosystems, and how collaborations can unlock new economic opportunities to transform the food landscape.

Nescafé has renewed its partnership with food relief organisation, Foodbank, to supply more than 700,000 tins of Nescafé Blend 43 over the next three years.

Synlait Milk CEO, Grant Watson, has resigned. The CEO of Synlait business, Dairyworks, Tim Carter has been appointed acting CEO from today (21 October). Grant was CEO from January 2022 and has overseen the dairy company’s financial reset.

Keeping food safe and extending its shelf life is a huge priority for food producers because it’s not just about taste – it’s about our health, trust in the products we buy and food waste reduction. That’s where the science of predictive modelling steps in, transforming the way food businesses ensure the longevity of our beloved foods.

As the ready-to-drink category shows signs of maturing, its share of total beverage alcohol (TBA) in its top 10 markets is forecast to keep growing, according to beverage alcohol data and intelligence company, IWSR.

A new report on Australia’s innovation system, published by the Office of the Chief Economist, shows investment is still languishing despite almost half of businesses engaging in innovative activities.

Breakthrough Victoria has invested $2.4 million in the Australian company pioneering sustainable insect protein manufacturing, Viridian Renewable Technology. The money will increase factory capacity and production as well as create new jobs.

The Federal Court has ordered Campbell Nicholas, the former CFO and company secretary of Noumi, when it was trading as Freedom Foods Group, pay a $100,000 penalty and be disqualified from managing corporations for four years.

In the second Beyond Talk series, Yume CEO, Katy Barfield, will be joined by Michelle Mullins from Tyson Foods and Justin Merrell from Lion to discuss groundbreaking food waste programs in the US, Scope 3 emissions, and preparing for emissions reporting.

Hort Innovation has partnered with data company, Lifecycles, to better understand the environmental footprint of Australian avocados by conducting a life cycle assessment.

The winners of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards have been announced, celebrating over 500 food producers across the country.

Gold Coast-based food manufacturer, Smart Foods, has acquired The Aussie Plant Based Co., eight days after it went into liquidation. Smart Foods CEO, Raghu Reddy, says he saw the company’s “immense potential”.

With the official launch of Suntory Oceania now in single digit months away (nine to be clear), Suntory has capitalised on this year’s SXSW Sydney to showcase its drinks portfolio and the philosophy that has driven the business for 125 years.

Increasing the definition of a small business from 15 to 25 employees would have a “significant” impact in reducing the level of compliance and red tape those companies have to deal with, according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Goodman Fielder has launched its latest nutrition policy, establishing targets to help reduce sodium, sugar, and saturated fat content in line with external targets, and achieve a Health Star Rating of 3.5 or above on 70 per cent of its portfolio.